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International House Times 7 Arogya Koirala Slusser Scholarship Arogya is a first year graduate student at the Berkeley School of Information. He is a Nepali citizen, and the first in his family to pursue graduate studies here in the U.S. A mechanical engineer by education, Arogya is passionate about using data and technology for social good. At Berkeley, Arogya plans to focus on advancing his skills in data science and human-centered design. After graduating, he wants to use these skills to continue working toward advancing the use of data and technology in resource-poor communities in the world. "With I-House, I find comfort in knowing that I will once again be part of a community of people who–just like me–are nervous, excited, and curious about this new culture and society they are entering into. Believing that we will be navigating this period of transition together, and supporting one another, in sickness and in celebration, excites me!" Yicun Liu Daniel K. Freudenthal Scholarship e first time Yicun heard about I-House was from her German friend's mom who stayed at I-House for one semester, and called that time the best experience of her college life. at was almost 30 years ago. It was amazing to Yicun what a rich heritage I-House created by cultivating a community for international students who travelled thousands of miles to the U.S. and providing them with a place to call home. She wanted to live at I-House to be a part of, and contribute to, the I-House community and the principles it supports. For her, I-House is more than a place to live, but a place that gathers ambitious, thriving young talents that push for inclusion and gender equality. A place where people not only care about themselves, but care about each other, and care about the world. She believed she would be a good fit for such a community. "As a socially thriving person, I will actively engage in I-House activities during my stay. I will also continue to try my best to stay connected after I leave as I think the connection with I-house will be a valuable life-long treasure for me." Tongai David Makoni Ida Katherine Rigby I-House Room and Board Scholarship Tongai David Makoni is currently a first-year MBA student at the Haas School of Business. Before joining UC Berkeley, Tongai worked as a research analyst at the World Bank Group's Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in Washington DC. Tongai is interested in impact investing, particularly focusing on inclusive business and education in Africa. In his spare time, Tongai enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and running. He is fluent in Shona, is conversational in Hebrew, and is currently learning French. Tongai is a national of Zimbabwe and holds a public policy degree from Cornell University. "I-House is well-known for being a place where lifelong friendships are built and providing a safe and intimate space to enhance one's education through, for example, dining hall discussions, and the various intercultural events that the community hosts." Mirna Kassem 50th Anniversary Scholarship Mirna Kassem is currently pursuing graduate studies in geotechnical engineering at UC Berkeley for the academic year 2021-2022. From Lebanon, Mirna has decided to live at International House because of its cultural diversity, its friendly community, and the chance it offers to make lifelong friends from different backgrounds, nationalities, and experiences. "I believe that my country's culture is very unique, so I will introduce it to my potential friends at I-House. I am friendly and always open to make new friends, help other students, and share in organizing events." n Scholarships at I-House Each year I-House offers room and board scholarships to deserving students with financial need. Descriptions of all the available scholarships, eligibility criteria, application instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions may be found on the I-House website at ihouse.berkeley.edu/scholarships

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